Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
Contains one of the undoubted highlights of my reading year. Half way through the story there comes a "big grin" moment when I had to put the book down and mutter "damn, this is good".
Sadly the last third of the book drops off and it's not quite the big bang ending I was hoping for. Still an unmissable thriller though.
The Real Great Escape - Guy Walters
Anyone with any interest in WW2 or Prisioner of War true stories should read this. Well researched and fascinating to compare what really happened to the famous Great Escape hollywood film.
The Gods of Guilt - Michael Connelly
The consistent high standard of this author's work is what draws millions of fans back to his novels. I've read over 20 of his books and it's only "The Overlook" that was a disappointment.
This latest offering is Connelly at his best. The master of police and courtroom procedural thrillers.
Ready Player One - Ernest Cline
Like alot of readers I use the Goodreads website (via the iPhone app) to keep track of the books I've read. The website allows you to rate the books you've read (out of 5 stars). I'm probably quite a harsh critic as I only rated one 5 star book this year; Mr Cline's debut novel.
Nuff said.
Trust Your Eyes - Linwood Barclay
Been meaning to read one of his books for a few years but never got round to it.
Interesting premise hooked me and I was impressed with the engaging style which walks the fine line between realism and entertainment.
Fine book and an author I will be keen to read more from.
Cold Storage - Don Lasseter
A true-crime story of a missing young woman and a terrible murder. Incredibly compassionate and well researched.
Leviathan Wakes - James S.A. Corey
Every now and again I like to dive into a big sci-fi Space Opera. Book one of a trilogy, Leviathan delivers on alot of fronts; intriguing characters, cool action, sinister plot, multiple viewpoints, engaging dialogue and interesting Worlds and technology. Very promising and should be fun to see how the trilogy unfolds.
Becoming Johnny Vegas - Johnny Vegas
Candid and revealing insight into the real person behind the Johnny Vegas alter-ego. Really enjoyed this book. Johnny writes with warmth, humanity and surprising tenderness as he lays bare his struggles; body image, girls, what to do with life, to name a few.
Not many autobiographies really change the way I think about someone. This was one of them.
Honourable mentions:
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter - Tom Franklin.
American on Purpose - Craig Ferguson.
The Story of The Streets - Mike Skinner.
Wool - Hugh Howey
